Admission to J. F. Oberlin University

Aiming to create a campus with strong international capabilities

Our university accepts regular international students, exchange students, and special program students from 29 countries, with over 900 international students enrolled each year. By welcoming a large number of international students, we are creating an environment on campus where diverse values can be shared and intercultural exchange can be deepened.

Support for international students

We offer facilities and programs to support international students in their Japanese language studies and their life in Japan.

Japanese Class Guest

This system allows students to volunteer in Japanese language classes offered to international students, participating in activities and learning alongside them. They support international students' Japanese language learning by assisting with research, providing comments on presentations, and more.

Japanese Resource Center (CJL)

This is a place to support the studies of international students, located on the second floor of the Gakujikan building on the Machida campus. It has a large number of Japanese language learning resources, including books, dictionaries, novels, CDs, DVDs, videos, and manga, and Japanese language instructors and student staff are always on hand to provide support.

Writing Support Center

The Writing Support Center (WSC) is a facility that supports students with their writing and other writing needs. Specialized tutors provide one-on-one, thorough instruction, helping students with various types of writing required in their student life, including class reports, presentation summaries, PowerPoint presentations, and resumes for job hunting.

Information on accepting international students

Institute for Japanese Language and Culture

The Japanese Language Program for Institute for Japanese Language and Culture is a preparatory Japanese language education program primarily for international students aiming to enter J. F. Oberlin University. Its goal is not only to help students pass entrance exams for university and Graduate School, but also to develop comprehensive Japanese language skills that will enable them to adequately handle their studies after enrollment. The program is comprised of three pillars: "Basic and Comprehensive Learning," "Purpose-Specific Learning," and "Individualized Learning."

Institute for Japanese Language and Culture External link

Regular study abroad

J. F. Oberlin University has over 700 regular international students from 29 countries and regions. College of Arts and Sciences offers an integrated and interdisciplinary education systematically integrating humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with class levels ranging from basic to advanced. Students can acquire specialized knowledge while studying a wide range of fields. Under this system, students typically declare their major in the latter half of their second year and are given ample time to explore and choose the path they wish to pursue.
The curriculum for professional programs (Business Management, Health and Welfare, Arts & Culture (Performing Arts & Fine Arts), Global Communication, Educational Inquiry) has a more defined course order compared to College of Arts and Sciences and emphasizes practical experience.
To improve the quality of education and realize its educational philosophy, J. F. Oberlin University has quickly introduced improvements such as the academic advisor system, GPA system, and early graduation system.

List of undergraduate programs, Graduate School, and special courses External link

Exchange program

The exchange program is open to both exchange students from J. F. Oberlin University partner schools and applicants who apply individually. In all cases, applicants must have completed at least one year of university or junior college level study and have good academic performance. A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and one year of Japanese study experience are recommended for admission to the program (however, these are not mandatory).

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Summer Session

The Summer Sessions are intensive programs held in Tokyo, lasting up to 10 weeks with a total of 5 sessions. The courses starting in 2027 include multiple lecture subjects and Japanese courses at three levels. Each course offers participants opportunities to gain hands-on experience through field learning and special lectures by external experts, not only in theoretical study. Upon completion, an official transcript (4 credits per course) will be issued from J. F. Oberlin University.

The Summer Session is an intensive program held in Tokyo, lasting up to 10 weeks with a total of 5 sessions. The courses starting in 2027 include multiple lecture subjects and Japanese courses at three levels. Each course offers participants opportunities to gain hands-on experience through field trips and special lectures by external experts, in addition to theoretical study. Upon completion, an official transcript (4 credits per course) will be issued from J. F. Oberlin University.

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Winter Session

The Winter Session is a short-term intensive program held in Tokyo lasting up to four weeks with two sessions. The courses starting in 2027 include a variety of thematic courses and two levels of Japanese courses. Each course offers practical learning opportunities such as theoretical learning in addition to field trips and guest lectures by industry experts. Upon completion, an official transcript (4 credits per course) will be issued from J. F. Oberlin University.

The Winter Session is an intensive program held inTokyo, offering 2 sessions, lasting up to 4 weeks, Courses offered in 2027 include several content-based courses and two levels of Japanese language courses.Each course offers participants opportunities to gain hands-on experience through field trips and special lectures by industry professionals,in addition to theoretical study. Upon completion, an official transcript (4 credits per course) will be issued from J. F. Oberlin University.

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Sakura Science Program

We applied to the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)'s "International Youth Science Exchange Program (Sakura Science Program)" and are inviting international students to participate in programs such as Japanese Anime and Natural Disaster Preparedness in Japan.